


WS) WY 


COL. GEORGE WASHINGTON FLOWERS 
MEMORIAL COLLECTION 


DUKE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 
DURHAM, N. C. 


PRESENTED BY 
W. W. FLOWERS 





> oh 








She, 
eee \* 
; we FQ 


IND WORDS SERIES, 


NUMBER-ONE. ' 
a wy 


: : BY ? 
LIAM CAREY CRANE, D.Destie"D.: 


i? 
President Bayln piven Independence, Texas, 


a* - 
Sel \  * 
ee 
* at q / 
)VENTY-FIVE CENTS PER DOZEN. | 
7 tee L. Shed . + 





‘MaAcON, “GHORG ates! 
E 1see, sa Rt oN 
i —,7 
ee 






mee | 


ve 


ry 
1 


\ 


v 


x 


it: , e a : ; r.", 






‘ty sun scHoor PAPER 
KIND 


This useful and popular paper of the Southern B 
Convention has three editions. 


TERMS PER ANNUM—Including Postage, Pay 
Advance—W EEKLY—Single copy, $1.00; clubs of 
more, each SEmMI-MONTHLY—Single copy, 50e. 
of ten or more, each 30c, MoNnTHLY—Single cop: 
ten or more, each 16c, Lksson PAPERS—13e. each, 
when 100 or more are taken. ‘Phe Weekly and 
Monthly issues contain the Lessons; the Month] 
not. Subseriptions taken for three or more n 
Names are not written on papers sent at club rates: 


KIND WORDS isa good cae Br pay itisa d 









national paper; it isa home ous paper for ch 
it is a missionary paper for young; and it is e 
ically a Sunday School paper. It contains ex: 
Sunday Schoot Lessons on the International Serics, 
rably re to the capacities of the young. It is 
somely illustrated by new and beautiful picture 
printed on fine paper. : 

Kind Words Quarterly—A help for Sunday School 
and teachers, a neat Lllustrated Magazine, cont: 
Expositions of the Lessons and other appropriate n 
20 cents each, for five or more, a year; oy mee 


single copy. 
Subscription money should be s j ¥ checks, } 
press, by post-office money order, y registered 

Address simply : D WORDS, Macon. 


Letters for the Editor should be directed to 8. Bc 
Macon, Ga. Ls * 


; * 

THE CHILDS GEM 

A weekly pictorial Sunday School paper for pr 
classes, printed on fine paper, with beautiful illustra 
appropriate matter for the yery young, and wit 
lesson-story and questions adapted to the capac 
children unable to read. It is published and edit 
Ss nt acon, Ga., and is, indeed,agem. Pr 





cen @ single copy; three for $1.00; and in clubs 
‘th +e in number, 30 cents per copy. 


Address THE CHILD'S GEM, Macon, 








ND WORDS SERIES, No. 4. 





4AND FIRST PUBLISHED IN THAT PAPER. 


RY 
[LIAM CAREY CRANE, D. D., LL. D, 


PRESIDENT OF BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, 
~ 


Independence, Texas. 


MACON, GEORGIA: 
| W. BURKE & COMPANY. 
ao 1881. 





“% 





\3 - 
7 vw 


rurtra. Cor. » 


BIBLE CATECHISM., 


University Library 


LESSON. I. 
THE TEN’ COMMANDMENTS. 


. Which is the first commandment? 

The first commandment is, Thou shalt 

have no other gods before me. 
. Which is the second commandment? 

The second commandment is, Thou shalt 
not make unto thee any graven image, 
or any likeness of anything that is in 
heaven above, or that is in the earth 
beneath, or that is in the water under 
the earth; thou shalt not bow down 
thyself to them, nor serve'them: for 
I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, 
visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon 
the children unto the third and fourth 
generation of them that hate me; and 
shewing mercy unto thousands of them 
that love me, and keep my command- 
ments. 

Which is the third commandment. 

The third commandment is, Thou shalt 
not take the name of the Lord thy God 
in vain; for the Lord will not hold him 
guiltless that taketh his name in vain. 


P64831 


4 Binte CaTECHISM. 


4. Which is the fourth commandment? 

The fourth commandment is, Remeni 
ber the Sabbath day, to keep it hol: 
Six days shalt thou labor, and do a 
thy work: but the seventh day is tl 
Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in 
thou shalt not do any work, thou, nc 
thy son, nor thy daughter, thy mar 
servant, nor thy maidservant, nor th 
cattle, nor thy stranger that is withi 
thy gates: for in six days the Lor 
made heaven and earth, the sea, and a: 
that in them is, and rested the sevent 
day: wherefore the Lord blessed tk 
Sabbath day, and hallowed it. 

5. Which is the fifth commandment? 

The fifth commandment is, Honor th 
father and thy mother, that thy day 
may be long upon the land which tk 
Lord thy God giveth thee. 

6. Which is the sixth commandment ? 

The sixth commandment is, Thou sha 
not kill. 

7. Which is the seventh commandment,? 

The seventh commandment is, The 
shalt not commit adultery. 

8. Which is the eighth commandment? 

The eighth commandment is, Thou sha 
not steal. 


‘ Bis_eE CATECHISM. 5 














| 9. Which is the ninth commandment? 
The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt 


not’ bear. false jyiness against thy 
neighbor. 


The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt 
not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou 
shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, 
nor his manservant, nor his maidser- 
vant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any- 
thing that is thy neighbor’s. 


LESSON II. 
THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. 


2 Ts there a God? 
4 There is only one true God. 
M2, How can we prove that God exists? 


By our own existence, and by what we 
see existing around us. 


3. Do the Scriptures teach that everything in na- 
ture sprung from God? 

mes. 

for every house is builded by some man; but he that 
q built all things is God. Heb. 3: 4, 

‘4. Do God’s works prove his existence ? 


They de. 


for since the creation of the world, the’invisible things 

of him, even his eternal power and Godhead, are 
clearly seen, being understood by the things that are 
made, so that they (the heathen) are without excuse, 
Rom. 1: 20, 21. 


P64831 


6 Bis_E CaTXECHISM. 


6. Has God made himsalf known to mankind? 
He has. 


That which may be known of God is manifest unto them ; 
for God hath shewed it unto them, Rom. 1; 19. 


6. Is not the first step in true religion belief in 
God? 
Tiss: 
Ie that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that 


he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, 
Ileb, 11: 6. 

7. Have all men the proof of God's existence? 
They have. 

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament 
sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth 
speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 
There is no speech nor language where their voice is 
not heard, ‘Their line is gone out through all the 


earth, and their words to the end of the world. Ps. 
19; 2-4, 


LESSON III. 
THE EXISTENCE OF GOD---Continued. 


1. What perfections does fhe light of nature ag- 
eribe to God? 

Nature teaches that He is one, self ex- 
istent, eternal, almighty, unchangea- 
ble, independent, everywhere present, 
knowing all things, wise, good. 

2. How are we related to God? 

He is our Creator, Preserver, Owner, 
Benefactor, Law-giver, Disposer, Gov- 
ernor. 


Load 


BipLteE CarecHIsmM. 7 





| 3. Is the light of nature sufficient to teach us the 
saving knowledge of God? 


| It is not. 

The world by wisdom knew not God. 1Cor.1; 21. 

4. What teaches us the saving knowledge of God? 
| The Bible. 


We have also a more sure word of prophecy, whereunto 
ye do well that ye take heed as unto a light that shi- 
neth in a dark place. 2 Peter 1; 19. 












5. Ought not all human beings to believe in God’s 
existence ?, 
They ought. The evidence which their 
senses afford them of his existence 
| binds them to this duty. 


6. Ought we not to have just views of God? 


We ought. If not, we will be led astray. 
God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship 
him in spirit and in truth. John 4: 24. 

| 7. Why do some men reject the evidence of God’s 
existence ? 


Because they. are depraved. 

Cherefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we de- 
sire not the knowledge of thy ways. What is the Al- 
mighty, that we should serve him? and what protit 
should we haye, if we pray unto him? Job 21: 14, 15. 


7 





LESSON IV. 


HOW GOD HAS REVEALED HIMSELF, 
1. Has God spoken to mankind through human 
tongues and pens? 


He has. 





8 BisLE CATECHISM. 


We have also a more sure word of mr becr whereunti(| 
ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shi 
neth in a dark place. 2 Peter1: 19. 


2. Who influenced these human tongues and pens 
The Holy Spirit. 
The DEe any came not in old time by the will of men 


but holy men of God spake as they were moyesl by) 
the Holy Spirit. 2Peter1: 21, 


8. Has God given us any later message? 


He has. 


God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake ii) 
times past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath ij 
these last days spoken unto us by his Son. Heb. 1:1,+ 


4. What is meant by the Sacred Scripture. 
The Bible, or’ God’s successive writter 
revelations to mankind, containin; 
the books of the Old and New Testa: 
ments, given by inspiration of God.. 


5. Are these writings of divine authority and o 
great value? 


They are. 

All scripture is given by inspiration.of God, and is erent 
able for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ir 
struction in righteousness: that the man of God ma 
be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works 
2 Tim. 3: 16, 17. 


§. Are they a sufficient rule of faith and prac 
tice? 


They are. 

And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scrix 
tures, which are able to make thee wise unto salve 
tion through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim 
8: 15.) The law of the Lord is perfect, convertiug thy 
soul. Psalm 19; 7. 


Brst—E CAaTEcHIsM. 9 








—_ 
it LESSON’ V. 
st HOW GOD HAS REVEALED HIMSELF. 

















I 
If 
} 
l 
} 
| 


(Concluded. ) 


ee What books are included in the Old Testa- 


ment ? 


Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, 


Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 
1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 
1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Ne- 
hemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Prov- 
erbs, Ecclesiastes, Solomon’s Song, 
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Eze- 
kiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Oba- 
diah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habak- 
kuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, 
Malachi. 


2. What books are included in the New Testa- 


ment? 


Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Ro- 


mans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, 
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, 
Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thes- 
salonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, 
Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 
t Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 
John, Jude, and Revelation. 


3. Were the books commonly called Apocrypha 


inspired ? 


- They were not. They are simply human 


10 Bre_LE CATECHISM. 









writings containing some truths and 
facts important to ‘be known. 
4. In what languages were the Sacred Seriptures 
at first written ? 

The Old Testament was written princi’ 
pally in Hebrew, and the New ‘Testa: 
ment in Greek. 

5. What is the Septuagint? 

A translation of the Old Testament from 
Hebrew into Greek, as is supposed! 
by seventy-two interpreters or trans: 
lators, and usually called the seventy, 
as that is a full or round number. 

6. What is meant by the inspiration ? 

That the sacred penmen were moved, di 
rected and assisted by God, what tc 
write, how to write, when to write 
and that they did write, in all respect 
and exactly as they were moved o 


directed by the Holy Spirit. 


LESSON VI. 
THE INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES. 


1. Do the Scriptures give evidence of their ow 
inspiration ? 
They do. The writers speak confident] 
and without fear. Consciousness ¢ 
inspiration emboldened them. Wha 





Bisre Carecuism. 11 








they wrote was superior to their own 
genius and wisdom. They professed 
to be inspired. 


2. What is the testimony of the Apostle Peter? 


Kuowing this first, that no prophecy is of any private in- 
terpretation, For the pro heey came not in old time 
by the will of man; but voly men of God spake as 
they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pet. 1: 20-23. 


8. What is the testimony of the Apostle Paul ? 


(a) Which thirgs also we speak, not in the words which 
man’s wiséom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost 
teacheth. 1Cor. 2: 13, 

(b) But I cert’éy you, brethren, that the gospel which was 
preach e: of me is not after man, For I neither re- 
ecivyed “ct of man neither was [ taught it, but by the 
reversion of Jesus Christ. Gal. 1: es 

{c) ’.0 Scripture is given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim. 

3; kb, 


4. How far should the Old Testament be received 
in matters of faith and practice? 

Such parts as express God’s will in moral 
duties, and contain moral instruction, 
promote devotion and predict future 
events, should be received by faith and 
in practice. 

5. Is the Mosaic or Jewish ritual obligatory upon 
Christians. 

No. That ritual was abrogated when 
Christ taught the new dispensation. 

6. Do not the Old and New Testament teach the 
same general religious truths? 

They do. They declare the same God, 
the same Saviour, the same plan of 
mercy, the same repentance, the same. 








BisLeE CaTrECcHIsM. 


faith, and the same future state of re- 
wards and punishments, 


LESSON VII. 


THE INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES 
(Concluded. ) 


. Should not all people possess the Seriptures‘ 
They should; and no one can be justi 
fied in withholding God’s word from 
any human being. 
. For what are we to employ reason in studyin; 
the Scriptures ? 

To ascertain if the Bible is God’s word. 
what it contains, and what is its mean: 
ing. 

. Are not some things in the Bible hard to be 
understood? 

They are. But the sincere and diligen 
enquirer will clearly discover and un 
derstand the grand and essential truths 

. Are not the essential truths sufficiently plaiy 
and intelligible ? 

They are. All capacities can compre 
hend what relates to faith and practic 


If any man will do his will. he shall know of the doctrinc 


whether it be of God, or whether I speak of mysel 
John 7: 17. 


Biste Carecuism. 13 














*!5. What are the principal evidences that the Bible 

is a revelation from God? 

1. The teachings of history and the co- 
incidence between sacred and profane 
history. 2. Miracles. 3. Prophecy. 
4. Sublimity of the language. 5. Ef- 
fects produced on the world. 6. The 
character of the writers. 47. The op- 
position of the Christian religion to 
the lusts and corrupt passions of man- 
kind. 

{0 What estimate should we place on the Bible? 

It should be prized above all price. 


he statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the 
commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the 
eyes, More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than 
much fine gold; sweeter than honey and the honey- 
comb, (Psalm 19; 8, 10.) Seareh the Seriptures; for in 
them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they 
which testify of me, John 5; 39, 








LESSON VIII. 
THE BEING AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD, 


‘IL. Is God 4 Spirit? 
Ee is: 


od is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship 
him in spiritand in truth. John 4: 24, 


» Is God self-existing. 
He is. He is styled “Jehovah,” “T 
am,’’ ‘Who is, who was, and who is 
to come.”’ 


14 Binte CATECHISM. 





And God sald unto Moses, 1 am HaT1 AM: and he sai 
Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Lz 
hath sent me unto you.” Exodus 3: 14. 


8. Is God eternal. 
His self-existence indicates his eternit: 


Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thi 
hadst formed the earth and the world, even from ev« 
lasting to everlasting, thouart God,” Psalm 90; 2. 


4. Is God unchangeable ? 


The counsel of the Lord standeth forever, the thoughts 
his heart to all generations. Pera. 33:11. Every go« 
rift and every perfect gift is from above, and come 
ane from the Father of lights, with whom is nov 
riableness, neither shadow of turning,” James 1: 


5. Is God everywhere present? 
He is. 


Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall T fl 
from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thi 
art there: if l make my bed in hell, behold, thou ¢ 
there. IfI take the wings of the morning, and dwe 
in the uttermost parts of the sea; eyen there shall t) 
hand lead me, and thy right hand shallholdme, P: 
139: 7-10. 

6. Does Go& know all things ? 

The Lord searcheth all hearts, and uncerstandeth all t’ 
imaginations of the thoughts. (1Chron.28:9.) Knov 
unto God are all his works from the beginning of t) 
world. Acts 15:18. 

7. Is God almighty ? ; 

With God all things are possible. (Matt. 19:26.) Anco 
heard as it were the voice ofa great multitude, and 
the voice of many waters, and as the voiee of migh 
thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God 01 
nipitent reigneth.” Rev. 19: 6. 

8. Is God independent? 
His perfections teach that he is. 


One God and Father of all, who is aboye all, and threw 
all, andin youall. Eph. 4:6. 





ind 
nil 
ch 
a) 


= 
= 





BIBLE CATECHISM. 15 





ESSON IX. 
THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY. 


i Is the doctrine of three persons in the God- 


head taught in the Scriptures? 
The Bible only reveals to us the doctrine 
of the Trinity. 

. Is this doctrine of great importance ? 

The gospel is built wholly upon it. It 
bears upon the whole scheme of re- 
demption, and is, therefore, the fun- 
damental and essential article of the 
Christian religion. 

Wherein does the mystery of the Trinity con- 

sist ? 

In the manner in which the three divine 
persons subsist in the divine essence, 
or in the Godhead. 

. Isany one excused from believing the doctrine, 
because it is a mystery? 

By no means. 

nd without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: 
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, 
seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed 
on in the world, received up intoglory.” 1Tim. 3:16, 

. Does God reveal himselfto us in three persons? 
He does. 


here are three that bear reeord in heaven--the Father, 
the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are 
} one. 1 John 5:7. 

. On what oceasion were the three persons of 
the Godhead made manifest? 


At the baptism of Jeius. 


—~ 











16 Biste CatreEcuism. 








And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightw 
out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were open 
unto him, and he-saw the Spirit of God descendi 
like a dove and lighting upon big ; and lo a voice fre 
heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whor’ 
am well pleased, Matt. 8:16, 17, 





LESSON X. 


THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY—Concluded, 
1. Does the command for Christian baptism re: 
ognize this doctrine? 
It certainly does. 


Baptizing them in the name ofthe Father, and of the So: 
and of the Holy Ghost, Matt. 28: 19, 


2. Do we not seek divine blessings from all thre 
persons of the Godhead ? 
We do, as in the Apostolic benedictior 


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of Go 
and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with yo 
all. Amen. 2. Cor, 13: 14, 


3. Has each person of the Trinity a distinct plac 
in the work of man’s salvation? 


Each has. 


Yor through him (Christ) we both ¢g ews and Gentiles) hay 
access by one Spirit unto the Father, Eph, 2: 18, 


4, Is not the unity of the Godhead a motive t 
unity among the saints? 
It is. 


That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, ani 
I in thee, that they alsomay beoneinus, John T7321 

5. Are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spiri 
each truly and essentially divine ? 


The Scriptures teach that they are, in ; 


Bis.e Carecuism, 7 








multitude of passages. To each per- 
son, divine names and titles are given ; 
divine attributes, prerogatives and 
works are associated; divine offices 
are assigned, and divine worship and 
honors are paid. The Father must 
be God, the Son must be God, and 
the Holy Spirit must be God-—each 
| equal and divine in every perfection. 





LESSON XI. 


DIVINE PURPOSES. 


» What is meant by the purposes of God? 

By God’s purposes is meant His eternal 
and unchangeable pleasure, will or 
choice concerning all creatures and 
events, or whatever comes to pass in 
time or eternity. 

| Do God’s purposes respect separate parts of 

| the system, or the whole taken together? 

| His purposes extend to all things in the 
natural and moral worlds, as one great 
and harmonious whole. 

What do you understand by His purpose of 

election? 

| His choice, will or pleasure, that the 

part of mankind who believe the truth, 

and are sanctified by the Spirit, shall 
















18 BIBLE CATECHISM. 


be eternally savedSaand that the 

maining part who choose the ways 
sin, voluntarily reject the salvat 
sincerely and freely offered to them 
the gospel, will be justly destroyed: 

4. Are any saved simply because of their electi: 

None are saved simply because tl 
were elected: but in consequence: 
embracing the Saviour, and confor 
ing to the requisitions of the gosp 
None perish because they were 1 
elected. Voluntary persistence in s 
rejection of the Saviour, renders ; 
wicked deserving of punishment. 

5. Do God's purposes have any respect to 
atonement of Christ or good works in me 

God’s purposes are grounded on the 
terposition and atonement of Chri 
and involve therepentauce, faith, a 
obedience of the subjects of salvatic 
They are not founded upon the go 
actions of believers, but lay a founc 
tion for them. 

6. Has God a purpose in reference to the ex 
tence of all creatures and events, and espe 
ally in reference to the future condition 
man? 

He has. 


For the Lord of Tlosts hath purposed, and who shall « 
annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who sl} 
turn it back? (Isaiah 14: 27.) And hath made of « 


Bip_e CAtTECHISM. 19 









blood all the nations of men forto dwell on all the 
face of the carth, and hath determined the times be- 
fore appointed, and the bounds of their habitation. 
(Acts 17; 26.) And we know that all things work to- 
gether for good to them that love God, to them Po 
are the called according to his purpose. Rom. 8: 


LESSON XII. 
DIVINE PURPOSES—Concluded. 


. In what way does God execute his purposes ? 

By giving existence to all things, and in 
preserving, governing and disposing 
of them. 


he Lord of Hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have 
i thought, so shall it come to pass; and as [ haye pur- 





posed, so shallit stand, Isa. 14: 24. 

Do God’s purposes interrupt or destroy man’s 
free moral agency? 

They do not. Every man is conscious 
that God’s purposes do not interrupt 
or destroy the voluntary exercise of 
his moral powers, as his moral freedom 
consists in acting as he pleases in view 
of motives. 

. Is not the doctrine of divine purposes a ground 
of encouragement to employ our powers to 
obtain our ‘salvation in the Way pointed out 
in the gospel ? 

It is. Divine purposes direct and en- 
courage us to use the means of salva- 
tion, while planting in us faith as to 
the surety of salvation. , 











v9) 3I1BLE CATECHISM. 


4. Are human beings saved without embraci 
the means of salvation? 

By no means. God has purposed th! 
there shall be no salvation without 1 
pentance, faith and holiness of lif 
therefore we should repent, believe a1 
obey. 

5. Are God’s purposes the rule of our conduc 

We should obey God’s commands wit 
out asking what are God’s purpose 

The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but thc 
things which are revealed belong unto us and to ¢ 
children forever, that we may do all the words of tl 
law. Deut. 29: 29, 

6. Are not God’s purposes altogether reasonal 
aud proper? 

They are according to his good pleasur: 
the fruit of his wisdom and goodnes 

7. Should not the doctrine of divine purposes | 
preached and believed? ~ 

As it is a truth which God has reveale 
it should be preached, and as it is tt 
only foundation of the sinner’s hoy 
of eternal life, it should be embrace 
and believed. 


The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; ar 
he that hath my word, let him speak my word fait 
fully. What is the chaff tothe wheat? saith the Lore 
Jer. 23: 28, 


BrpLE CATECHISM. 21 





LESSON XIII. 













CREATION, 


IiWho created all things? 
Imighty God. 


e beginning God ereated the heaven and the earth. 
evil, WR ale 


Vhat is meant by creation? 
The act of giving existence. 
id God simply speak all things into being? 


e did. 








od said, Let there be light: and there was light. 
en. 1: 3.) Through faith we understand that the 
rorlds were framed by the word of God, so that things 
hich are seen were not made of things which do ap- 
gear Heb, 11:3. 


How long was God in creating all things? 


ix days. 


n six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, 
Ind all that in them is. Ex. 20; 11. 


What are the works of creation? 
All finite existences, animate and inani- 
mate. 


ps him were all things created, that are in heaven, 
nd that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether 
hey be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or 
“An : ‘< . va 

lowers: all things were created by him and for him, 








§ 


=> = 
= 


tipo. 1: 16. 
n what state did God create all things? 
In the most perfect state. 


God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, 
it was very good. Gen. 1: 31. 








BipLe CATECHISM. 








7. What end had God in view in creatin 
things? 

His own supreme glory and the supr 

good of the universe. | 


For of him, and through him, and to him, are all thin 
whom be glory forever, Rom. 11: 86, 


8. How long is it since the world was create 
About 4000 years before Christ. 
9. In what season of the year did the world} 
to exist? 
Astronomical calculations, and the 
ture state of the fruits of the earth 
dicate autumn. 


For the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon thec 
and there was not a man totillthe ground. Gen 


10. On what day did Ged rest? 
The seventh. 


On the seventh day God ended his work which he 
made; and he rested on the seventh day from a. 
work which he had made. Gen, 2: 2. 


11. Did not the work of ereation cease whe 
rested ? 


It did. 


For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ec 
from his own works, as God did from his. Heb. 


LESSON XIV. 
GOD’S PROVIDENCE. 


1. What is meant by God’s providence ? 
His superintendence and direction o 
events, by the council of his own v 













ie 
itl 


fe 
al 


= 
= 
— 





= 


S 





BisLtE CAYECHISM. 23 





Is his providence universal ? 
It is. 


kingdom ruleth over all. Psalm 103: 19, 


Does it extend to brutes ? 
It does. 


e wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them 
heir meatindueseason. That thou givest them they 
ather; thou openest thine hand, they are filled with 
ood. Psalin 104: 27, 28. 


Are inanimate things included ? 
They are. 


inds the sweet Influences ae the Pleiades, and looses 
he bands of Orion. Job 3 


| Does God maintain ite Tats of nature ? 


He does. 


vppointeth the moon for seasons, the sun knoweth his 
Boing down. Psalm 104; 19, 


| Has he not suspended these laws at will? 


He has. 


he sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hastea 


not to go down about a whole day. Josh. 10:13. 
Does God’s providence limit our lives? 


‘It does. 


’s days are determined, the number of his months are 
with thee; thou hast Appointed his bounds that he 


cannot pass. Job1 


Does it limit eer and human societies ? 
It does. 


fehangeth the times and the seasons: he removyet 


ings, and setteth up kings. Dan. 2; 21, 
Does God take special care of some persons 


He does. 


s the Saviour of allimen, especially of those that be- 
ieve. 1 Tim. 4: 10. 





24 BisLE CATECHISM. 





LESSON XV. 
ANGELS. 





1. Were any beings already in existence 1 
God created the world ? 
There were. 


Who laid the corner stone thereof: when the mo 
stars sang together, and all thesons of God shout 
joy? Job 38: 6, 7. 


2. What suggests their existence ? 

The works of creation and the ligt 
nature suggest it, and the Bible sp 
of them in more than one hunc 
places. 

8. With what nature were they created? 

Holy. 

When the son of man shall come in his glory, and a) 
holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the th 
of his glory. (Matt, 25:31.) Arethey not all min 
ing spirits sent forth to minister for them who 
be heirs of salvation? Heb. 1:14. 

4, What do the Scriptures teach is the numb« 
the angels? 

Vastly great and innumerable. 


fhousand thousands ministered unto him, and tent 
sand times ten thousand stood before him. (Dani 
10.) And suddenly there was with the angel a m 
aise of Ne heavenly host praising God. Luke 2 

eb. 12: 22. 


5. Why are angels called by different names‘ 
They are called spirits, because imm: 
rial and invisible ; azge/s, because n 
sengers or agents of Jehovah; che 
dim, because of their extensive knc 


BrBLE CATECHISM. 25 








edge ; seraphim, because of their holy 
zeal; sons of God, because they bear 
the impress of his image; morning 
stars, because of their splendid nature 
and early creation ; thrones, dominions, 
principalities, and powers, because of 
their lofty nature, high character, and 
| sublime employments. 

ils any one of these beings above all others in 
| rank? 

ichael is probably the chief angel. 


el, the arch-angel (or chief angel,) when contend- 
i’s With the devil, (he disputed about the body of 

joses,) durst not bring against him a railing accusa- 
bn, but said, The Lord rebuke thee? Jude 9:1 Thess. 






dow are the holy angels employed? 

n administering the affairs of this world, 
| and in ministering to them who shall 
it be heirs of salvation. 


ngel of the Lord encampeth round about them that 
shee him, and delivereth them. Psalm 34:7. 








: LESSON XVI. 
pil} 


oO} ANGELS—Continued. 
48 a Saviour provided for apostate angels? 


myone. 


se angels which kept not their first estate, but left 

ir own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting 
Mains under darkness unto the judgment of the great 
\y- Jude 6. 


0! 





| 
| 
| 
| 
1] 


26 Brpte CaTECHISM. 


2. What are the names in Scripture of 
angels? 
hey are called devils; the chief 
Satan, Dragon, Serpent, Angel o 
bottomless pit, Abaddon, Apoll 
Accuser of the brethen, Lucifer, ] 
zebub, Prince of Devils, Prince o 
power of the air and god of this we 
8. Do apostate angels exert any influence ir 
world? 
Invisibly they exert themselves and 
mankind into sin. 

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the 
as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whe 
may devour. 1 Peter 5:8. 

4. Is not the number of fallen angels imme: 
large? 
Innumerable. 


And he asked him, Whatisthy name? And heansy 
saying, My name is Legion; for we are many. 
ei 

5. Are redeemed souls destined in the future: 

to be as angels? 


Certainly. 


Neither can they die any more: for they are equal 
the angels; and are the children of God, bein 
children of the resurrection, Luke 20: 36., 

6. Are notall sinners, to a great extent, unde 
influence of the chief apostate angel, Sz 


Paul positively affirms it. 


The god of this world hath blinded the minds of 
that believe not, lest the light of the glorious 
of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine 
them. 2 Cor. 4:4. 





Bipte CATECHISM. Zh 





















(they continue under this influence, will they 
not be punished? 

ithout doubt. 

rhall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart 


y im me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for 
le devil and his angels. Matt, 25: 41. 


LESSON XVII. 
MAN’S CREATION. 


hen did God create man? 


efore the coming of Christ 4004 years. 


e eyening and the morning were the sixth day. 
2.1: 351. 


) what state did God create man? 
[ature, intelligent and holy. 


ny ereated man in his own image, in the image of 
. | created he him; male and female created he them, 
1d God saw everything that he had made, and, be- 
Id, itwas very good. Gen. 1: 27, 31. 


man a simple or compound being? 
ompound—-having a body and soul. 


le Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, 
fe into his nostrils the breath of life: and 


n became a livingsoul. Genesis 2:7; Eccles. 12:7; 
e 20: 36. 


lefhat is the duration of man’s existence ? 
is body is mortal, his soul immortal. 


lys of our years are threescore years and ten: and 
apy Teason of strength they be forescore years, yet is 
qt strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, 
nel We fly away. Psalm 90: 10, 








28 BisLeE CATECHISM. 








6. How is man related to the lower world 7! 


He is its constituted head and lord 


Thou madest him to have dominion over the works 
hands; thou hast put all things under his feet. 


6. What was the residence of the first humar. 
The garden of Eden. 


And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in: 
and there he put the man whom he had formed) 
2:8, 


7. What was man’s chief happiness in his | 
tive state ? 
Knowing, loving, serving, and pre 
' God as Creator, Preserver and ] 
factor. 





LESSON XVIII. 
MAN'S CREATION—Continued. 


1. When did the moral probation of our fir 
rents commence? 


As soon as life commenced, their r 
trial commenced. 


And the Lord God took the man, and put him ir 
garden of Edento dressit and to keepit. Andth 
God commanded the man, saying. Of every tree 

arden thou mayest freely eat: ‘but of the tree 
RoW iedee of good and evil, thou shalt not ea 
for in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt sure 
Gen. 2: 15-17, 


2. Were there any men before Adam? 
There were not. 
The first Ad2m was made a living soul, 1 Cor. 15: 














BisLE CatTEcuism. 29 





I 

tt] Was woman created along with man? 

il She was. 

ty le and female created he them, Gen. 5:2, 

al Was the manner of their creation different? 
(It was. ; 


the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, 

nd he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed 

jup the flesh instead thereof; and the rib, which the 

(Lord God had taken from the man, made he a woman, 
nd brought her unto the man, (Gen. 2: 21, 22.) For 

ithe man is not of the woman, but the woman of the 

Man, 1 Cor, 11:8, 

ia] Are all men derived from Adam? 

God) hath made of one blood all the nations of men. 

ets 17: 26. 

How is Adam related to his posterity ? 


He is our natural head by ordinary gene- 
ration and our federal or representa- 
tive head in our moral state. 


fh 
of 


i 





| LESSON XIX. 
( 

| THE MORAL LAW, 
i 


What is the moral law? 


wiIt is our rule of obedience and life which 
; God gave to our first parents in their 

original state, and is founded in the 
nature and relation of intelligent be- 





ings. 
ty 





80 Binre CaTECHISM. — 





2, How was the moral law at first delivered 
mankind ? 
It was impressed on their conscient 
and written on their hearts. 


For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by 
ture the things contained in the law, these, hav 
not the law, area law unto themselves; which s} 
the work of the law written in their hearts, their ¢ 
science also bearing witness, and their thoughts 
meanwhile accusing or else excusing one anot) 
Rom, 2:14, 16. 


3. What is the character of this law? 
It is spiritual, perfect, immutable. 


Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment hi 
and just, and good, Rom. 7:12. 


4. Is obedience to this law required by God? 
God requires perpetual, personal, univ 
sal obedience. 


Cursed is every onethatcontinueth not in all things wi 
are written in the book of the law to do them, 
Sign kOe 


5. Has the law a sanction? 

Eternal happiness to him who obeys, ¢ 
eternal misery to him who disobe 
is its sanction. 

For the wages of sin is death, Rom. 6: 23. 
G. Is it sinful and dangerous to deviate from 
law ? 

Certainly. 


Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth the law: fo 
“s the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:4. 





BipLe Carecuism. 31 





eee 


LESSON XxX. 










“Both. All sins proceed from the heart. 

ut of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adul- 

ilkeries, fornications, thefts, false Witness, blasphemies, 

Matt. 15:19; 1 Sam, 16: 7, 

Are all sins of equal grade? 

They are not. From their nature, the 
character of the person offending or 

offended, and other circumstances, 

they are more or less aggravated. 


here can a summary of the moral law be 
found ? 


nthe tencommandments. Ex, 20: 2-17. 
(Commit to memory. ) 
What do the first four comm 

prise ? 
ur duty to God. 
Vhat do the last six commandments embrace ? 


ur duty to ourselves and our fellow 
creatures, 


andments com- 


Jn what two commandments hang all the law 
and the prophets? 


aid unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God 
th all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all 
ly mind. This is the first and great commandment. 
ad the second is like unto it, Thou shalt loye thy 
ighbor as thyself. On these two commandments 
ng all the law and the prophets. Matt. 22: 37-40; 
m. 13: 10, 

} 





32 BisLteE CATECHISM. 


13. What was the design of the prohibition , 
in God’s first positive precept ? 
It was to test the conduct of our 
parents. 


And the Lord God commanded the man saying, Of 
tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but « 
tree of knowledge of good and ,evil, thou sha 
eat of it. Gen, 2: 16, 17, 


LESSON XXI. 
ORIGINAL APOSTASY. 


1. How did our first parents apostatize? 
By eating of the forbidden fruit. (€ 
° 
41/01) 
But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, 


shalt not eat of it: forin the day that thou eatest th 
thou shalt surely die. Gen, 2:17. 


2. Did they fall from their original moral r 
tude? 


They did. 


Lo, this only have | found, that God hath made ma 
right; but they have sought out many inven: 
Eccles, 7:29. 


3. Did Adam cause the depravity and sinful 
of our race? ; 
He was merely the occasion of it. 
4. Are Adam’s descendants guilty becausi 
sinned in eating the forbidden fruit? 
The sins of Adam and his posterity 
perfectly distinct, as moral actic 
holiness and sin are personal and 
transferrable. 


Bipte CAtTEcHISM. 33 










hould Adam be charged with the sins of the 
| human race? 

[t is not just todoso. Adam is answer- 
able only for his own sins, and _ his 
posterity only for theirs. 


fathers shall not be put to death for the children, 
either shall the children be put to death for the 
nD every man shall be put to death for his own 


n, Deut. 24:16. 

What is original sin ? 

Innate sinfulness of the human_ heart. 
_-Adam’s sin decided the moral char- 
| acter, and gave occasion to the native 
depravity of all his posterity. 


It 


thy LESSON XXII. 
zi ATONEMENT. 








How is the word atonement derived ? 
nerom the words 4/-one, and the ending 
| ment. 


‘What is understood by the doctrine of the 
| atonement? 

A plan or provision made for the salva 

™ tion of sinful human beings, through © 
_ the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ. 

'! What is this plan or provision? 

‘| his plan or provision consists in Christ 
dying in our stead, and thereby satis- 








34 Biote CaTECHISM. 





fying divine justice and making kn) 
the righteousness of God: so that 
can be just while He grants par 
and salvation to all who believe. 


Whom God hath sent forth to be a propitiation thr 
faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness fe 
remission of sins that are past, through the for 
ance of God; to declare, I say, at this time his right 
ness: that he might be just, and the justifier of 
which believeth on Jesus. Rom, 3: 25, 26; Hebre 
10, 11; Rom. 5: 10; Isaiah 53: 5, 10, 11; Phil. 2: 8. 


4. For what was the death of Christ a substi! 

The death of Christ was a substitute 

the just punishment of sinners, i 

much as it answered the same g 

ends in his moral government. C} 

did not destroy the law but fulfille 

5, Did Christ’s suffering affect his body o 

mind or both? 

Both, though they were chiefly me 

In his mental sufferings the atoner 
principally consisted. 


For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just fi 
unjust, that he might bring us to God, being | 
death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spir 
Peter 3:18.) Then saith he untothem, My soul | 
ceeding sorrowful, even unto death, Matt. 26; 


6. Did Christ’s humanity or divinity suffe 
both? 

Christ’s human nature, body and 
only suffered. His divine nature 
abled him to endure the evils that : 
laid upon him. 





BisLE CATECHISM. 35 


EE SSONPOanG 
ATONEMENT—Continued. 


















Were the sufferings of Christ a punishment in- 

flicted upon him? 

iWAn innocent being may suffer, but can- 

not be punished. Christ must be con- 

sidered as bearing in some sense the 
punishment due to our sins. 

Was the atonement necessary ? 

t was necessary to show God’s hatrea 
of sin, love of holiness, and the har- 
mony between his justice and mercy- 

Did Christ’s death set forth its necessity? 








i 
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begot 
ltyen Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not 
erish, but have everlasting life. (John3:16.) For it 
{l}eeame him, for whom are all things, and by whom 
re all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to 
ake the captain of their salvation perfect through 
ftering eb. 2:10; Matt. 26; 39. 


onot both Oldand New Testament afford testi- 
mony to the necessity of an atonement? 


hey do. 


he life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given 
to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your 
uls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement 
orthesoul. (Ley. 17:11.) In whom we have redem 
lion through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, accord" 
g tothe riches of his grace. Eph,1:7; Heb, 9: 22- 
ey.9:9; 7:14. 





36 BiptE CATECHISM, 


6. Can repentance and obedience atone § 
ciently for sin or be a ground of pardon 
Repentance cannot change the nature 
sin, nor repair the injury it has dc 
Obedience cannot obliterate | 
crimes or mischief. 


LESSON XXIV. 


REGENERATION, 


1, What is meant by the new birth or regen 
tion? 
A radical, holy, moral change in the 
fections of the heart. 


Cherefore ifany man be in Christ, he is a new crea 
old things are passed away; behold, all things ar 
come new. 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 John 4:7; Eph. 4: 22-24 


2. Do we reach sinless perfection in this life 


The supposition is contrary to Script: 


for there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth ¢ 
- and sinneth not. (Eccles 7:20.) If we say tha 
have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth i 
in us. If wesay that we have not sinned, we r 
him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 John 1: 
Romans 7: 24; John 9:20; Prov. 20: 34; Psalm 51: 


8. Is regeneration immediate or progressive 1 
Regeneration, or the commencemen 
holiness in the soul, is immedi 
Sanctification, or the increase of h 

ness in the soul, is progressive. ‘‘ P 


| BisLeE CATECHISM. 37 





8 ing from death unto life,” ‘‘new 
nt birth,’’ “‘new creation,’’ are terms 
Ue implying instantaneous effect. 


Oh, Cannot a regenerate soul be satisfied as to the 
time of the new birth? 


He can, by the experience of the change 
| is his feelings, desires and affections. 


>. Is salvation possible to an adult person with- 
| 


out regeneration? 
It is not. 


Keept a4 man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom 

| of God. (John 3: 3-7.) Follow peace with all men, 

| and holiness, without which no man shall see the 
re Lord. Hebrews 12:14; Romans 8: (Oy Coro 14. 


>. Can any change take place in the character of 
he] ‘men after death? 


None. 


mie that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is 

van) filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, 

al let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him 
be holy still. Rev. 22:11- Keel. 9: 10. 


- Who is the author of regeneration? 
MM God, the Holy Spirit, is the efficient 
ti agent in regeneration. 


lye by works of righteousness which we have done, but 

“ll according to his merc he saved us, by the washing 
of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. 

‘MY (Pitus 3:5.) Which were born not of blood, nor of the 

ig))) Will of the flesh, nor of the will of the man, but of 
God. John 1:18; Ezek, 36; 26. 





88 Biste CATECHISM. 








LESSON XXV. 
REGENERATION —Continued. 


J. Is not regeneration an act of God's sovereign 
It is. He renews whom, at what tin 
and by what means he pleases. 


So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him thatr 
neth, but of God that sheweth merey. (Rom, 9: 
Of hisown will begat be us with the word of trv 
that we should bea kind of first fruits of his creatu 
James1:18;1Cor.3:6,7. * 


2. Is man’s moral freedom impaired or destro: 
in his regeneration ? 

Sinners are perfectly conscious that’ 
the change effected in regeneratic 
they are free from compulsion and | 
ercise a perfect moral agency. 

3. Is the influence of the Holy Spirit in regene 
tion special or general ? 

It is special, because it produces effe 

’ not common to mankind in gener 
it is irresistible in the sense of ov 
coming all resistance, as God ma 
its subjects willing in the day of 
power. 


Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy powe 
the beauties of holiness from the womb of the: 
ning: thou hast the dew of thy youth, Psalm 11 


4, What renders the influence of the Spirit ne 
sary to change the heart? 
Man’s disaffection to God, and unw 
ingness to do his duty, on which 
count he is the greater criminal, 


BisLtE CATECHISM. 39 













ye will not come to me that ye might hayelife. John 
5:40. 


Is man active or passive in regeneration ? 
Both. He acts freely, while he is acted 
| upon by the Holy Spirit. He is re- 
quired to make himself a new heart: 
and God gives him a new heart. 


k out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 
|Forit is God which worketh in you both to will and 
to do of his good pleasure. (Phil. 2:12, 13.) A new 
heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put 
within you: and I will take away the stony heart out 
jof your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 
Ezek. 36: 26. 


| What are the evidences of regeneration? 

t. Faith and joy in the doctrines of the 
Bible. 2. Delight in religious society. 
3. Ardent desire for the triumph of 
Christ’scause. 4. Humility and meek- 
ness. 5. Good will to all men and 
| complacency towards Christians. 6. 
ft} Hatred of sin and desire of holiness. 
7. Obedience to the commands of God. 


(know that we have passed from death unto life, be- 

ause we love the brethren. He that loveth not his 

IMbrother abideth in death, (1 John 3: 14.) And here- 
y do we know that we know him, if we keep his com- 
andments. 1 John 2:3; Romans 8: 14,16; Malachi 
+16; John 3: 8; Psalm 84: 2; 119: 97; Matt; 11: 29. 

) 


ity Are not the greatest number of Christians con- 

verted in youth? 

al Much the greatest number are renewed 
| in the younger part of life—though 

| SOme are regenerated in infancy, some 

:} in manhood, and a few in old age. 





Cnt 








40 BisLE CATECHISM. 





LESSON XXVI. | 


REPENTANCE. 


1. What is the meaning of the word repenta: 
The Greek word translated repenta: 
means change of mind, comin; 
one’s senses. 
2, What is legal repentance? 

Sorrow for sin, because it exposes to 
ishment ; such as thieves and mun 
ers exhibit when detected and bro 
to justice. They sorrow for the 
sequences of sin, and not for sin if 
Matt. 27: 3-5. 

8. What is true evangelical repentance? 

A sense and hatred of sin; a sense 
love of holiness, turning from s) 
holiness, attended with hope of 
giveness through Christ’s merits, 
lowed by obedience to God’s | 
mands. It is not mere gratitudé 
morse, pity, sympathy or fear of 
ishment. Joel 2: 12-13; Ezek. 
6; 36: 315 Isanwggie97- 

4, Why should we repent? 

Because sin is base and hateful to 
and a violation of his law. 

5. Is repentance indispensable to pardon ar 
vation? 


The Bible so teaches. 


BIBLE CaTEcHIsM. 41 
=| 








pent ye, therefore, and be converted; that your sins 
| Inay be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall 
/come from the presence of the Lord. Acts3: 19; Luke 


.2 


18: 3. 

lt Is repentance an immediate duty ? 

talus says, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 
A (Matt.4:17.) Paul says, But now (God) commandeth 


all men everywhere to repent, Acts 17:30; Luke 24: 
47; Heb. 3: 7, 8. 
















LESSON XXVII. 


REPENTANCE—Continued. 
Must we repent in the present life? 
/We must. There is no time for repent- 
ance after death. 


atsoever thy hand findeth to do, doit with thy might: 
for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor 
wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Eccles. 9:10, 


Are not the exercises of repentance different 
among Christians? 
| They are, because of differing natural or 
constitutional feelings, and different 
operations of the Holy Spirit. 
Who is the agent in the repentance of a sinner? 
It isman who repents, but it is the Holy 
Spirit of God who gives him repent- 
ance. 


)¥od, peradventure, will give them repentance to the 
acknowledging of the truth. 2 Tim, 2: 25. 


Are there any exercises of mind preceding 
repentance? 

There are. 1. Reflections of God's 

_ moral excellence. 2. Comparison of 


42 BisLtE CATECHISM. | 








our conduct with the requirements 
God’s law. 3. Meditation on the: 
ture misery of the finally impenite 
4. Thoughts on God’s goodness ¢ 
Christ’s sufferings. 5. Remorse, c 
viction of sin, and fearful forebodi. 
of the wrath to come. 
5. What are the evidences of true repentance 
Reform in manners and performance 
christian duties. 
ett as therefore, fruits meet for repentance. 1 


6. Are the inhabitants of heaven interested 
sinner’s conversion ? 


I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven) 
one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety 
nine just persons, which need no repentance. 1 
19:7. 


LESSON XXVIII. 
FAITH AND ITS FRUITS. 


1, What is faith? 

Assent of the understanding tothe w 
of God, approval by the heart of 
plan of salvation, and cordial trus' 
God, through Jesus Christ. 


He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witne 
himself: he that believeth not God, hath made h 
liar : because he believeth not the word that God 
of his Son. 1John 5:10: Heb, 11:1; Gal. 5: 6. 







ng 
ly 





a = 





Biste CatreEcHism. 43 





What phrases in the Scriptures denote saving 

faith ? 

“Knowing the truth,’”’ “ Coming to the 
knowledge of the truth,” « Receiving 
Christ,’ ‘‘ Trusting in him,’’ “« Look- 
ing to him,”’ ‘Coming to him,’”’ and 
“ Believing on him.’’ 

- What is historic faith? 

Mere speculative belief in historic re- 

cords. 


arough faith we understand that the worlds were formed 
| by the word of God, so that things which we see were 


not made of things which do appear. (Heb. 11; 3.) 


| Even so faith, ifit hath not works, is dead, being alone, 
| James 2; 17, 


« What is miraculous faith ? 
Belief in ability by divine power, pro- 
duced by the Spirit of God, to work 


| amiracle, or that another can work a 


miracle, 
ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say 


} unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place, 


and it shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible 
| unto you. Matt. 17:20; Acts 14: 9, 10: 1 Cor. HSA PE 


» Who manifested miraculous faith? 


| The prophets, apostles, and some primi- 
tive christians. 


How long did this continue? 
_ Probably, in a greater or less degree, to 





eee 


__ the third century of the christian era. 

| Why was it given? 

To furnish undoubted evidence of the 
truth of Christianity. 








44 BisLtE CATECHISM. 





8. What is false faith in the light of the gospel ' 


Holding the truth of the gospel int 
righteousness, or assent to its tru 
without corresponding influence 


the heart. 


Thou believest that there is one God: thon doest well; 
devils also believe and tremble. (James 2: 19.) 
the wrath of God is revealed from heayen against 
ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men, who h 
the truth in unrighteousness, Romans 2:15; Act 


18, 20, 21. 





LESSON XXIX. 
FAITH AND ITS FRUITS—Continued. 


1. Is faith the just, suitable and grand condit 
of salvation? 
It is, as it honors God and restores n 
to his original state. 
2. 1s it a meritorious ground of salvation ? 
It is not. It is the spiritual process 
which the soul is united to Christ : 
made a partaker of his benefits. 


For by grace are ye saved through faith. (Eph. 2:8.) 
that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; by 
that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16: 14 


3. Is the exercise of faith voluntary ? 
It is the voluntary act of man, whi 
is the gift of God. 


For by grace are ye saved throngh faith; and that 
yourselves: itis the giftofGod. (Eph.2:8.) Lo 
unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. 
1252, 


BrpLeE CATECHISM. 45 


TT 


, How is faith aroused and strengthened ? 

it) a. Extraordinarfly, by the Holy Spirit. 

i] 2. Ordinarily, by the preached gospel, 

by reading God’s word, by the ordi- 

nances, by prayer and other means of 

grace. Rom. 10: 14, 17. 

| What is the fruit of faith? 

Obedience to God and good will to man- 
kind. James 2: 21-26. 

| What is the character of faith without works? 

| Speculative, dead, and delusive to the 
soul, 

en so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone 

| James 2: ite 

Will mere belief of sin forgiven, of Christ’s 
dying for you in particular, and that you will 
be saved, entitle you to confidence that you 
have saving faith ? 


No. A person must also love God and 
man, and obey the divine precepts. 








tl 


LESSON XXX. 
JUSTIFICATION, 


, What is justification? 
_God’s acceptance of a sinner, implying 
| pardon of sin. 
Does justification make a sinner holy or just? 
‘| It does not. The sinner, in the eye of 


46 Bipte Carecuism. 3 





the law, is declared holy or just, 
treated, as respects a future state 
though he had never sinned. 
8. What is legal justification ? 
Justification according to the stern 
mands of the law—by works, cere 
nial, judicial or moral. 
4. What is evangelical justification ? 
Justification on account of the righte 
ness or merit of Christ, comm 
called imputed righteousness, and 
on account of any personal or inhe 
righteousness. 


Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no fle 
justified in his sight: for by the law is the know 
of sin, Therefore we conclude that a man is ju 
by faith, without the deeds of the law. Rom: 
20, 28; 4:3, 7. 


6. In what way is a sinner justified ? 

By grace through faith. Faith acc 
Christ. The grace of God is the sou 
the righteousness or atonement 
Christ the ground, and faith the 
cipient, of justification. 


Being justified freely by his graee through the rec 
tion that isin Christ Jesus. (Rom. 3:24.) The 
being justified by faith, we have peace with 
through our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom.45:1; 3: 22 
2: 16-21; Phil. 3:9. 

6. At what time is the sinner justified? 
When, after sincere repentance, vo 


tarily he applies to the blood of C 








\ BisLE CATECcHISM. AT 





| \for the pardon of sins past, and he 

| jindulges in sincere faith, that his fu- 

| j\ture sins will be pardoned, when he 
applies to the same source. 

How are good works to be regarded in the 
light of justification ? 

As an expression of good faith and an 

| evidence of justification. 

Are mankind justified partly by works and 
partly by faith ? 

Mankind are not justified by works, nor 
partly by works and partly by faith, 
but wholly by faith. 


tefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be 
justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowle dge 
Wofsin. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified 
by faith, without the dcedsofthe law. Kom. 3; 20, 28. 






LESSON XXXI. 
JUSTIFICATION—Continued. 


Do Paul and James agree respecting the doc- 
trine of justification? 

They do. Paul taught that a man was 
not justified by works but by faith, 
but he meant that faith which works 
by love and constrains to obedience. 

o/ James taught that a man was not jus- 

| tified by faith, meaning a mere specu- 

lative faith, but by works, as an evi- 








48 Biste Carecuism, 


———— 





dence of that loving or working 
which is the instrumental cause o 
tification. Rom. 3: 26-31; Jam 
20-24. 
2. Does justification by faith make void the 
Certainly not. It establishes the 
promotes practical godliness, anc 
alts free grace. 


Do we then make void the law through faith? God fd 
yea, we establish the law. Rom, 3: 31, 


3. Who is the author of justification ? 

God. The Father appoints the : 
The Son prepares it. The Holy S 
makes known the way, and ind 
the sinner to walk in it. 

4. What are the results of justification to the 
tified ? 

Peace and happiness from God, grat 
access to him in religious duties, 
hope of everlasting salvation. Th 
enjoyed, are evidences of the beliey 
justified state. 

6. How important is this doctrine? 


It affects more or less all the doctrii 
experience and practice of christiz 
It is vital to the system of relig 
once delivered to the saints. 


But though we or an angel from heaven preach anyo 
gospel unto you than that which we have prea 
unto you, let him be accursed, Gal. 1: 8, 9. 


\ Biete Carecuism. 49 
fo ornate 


Will not ovr works in this state, after regene- 
rhtion, place us higher or lower in the future, 
scording to the measure of our faith? 
h appears to be the general tenor of 
ew Testament teachings. 


oh 


LESSON XXXII. 
PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS. 


What is meant by the perseverance of the 
| saints? 

ghat all who are truly regenerated by 
ij the Spirit of God will be preserved 
| from total and final apostasy from the 
4) State of grace, and will persevere in 
| holiness unto the end of life, continu- 
ing in a state of trial until they reach 
, a state of glory, preserved by God 
through faith unto salvation. 

ow do the saints persevere? 

ided by God’s grace, they persist in 
the use of all the means divinely ap- 
pointed. 

yO the Scriptures teach this doctrine plainly? 
i’ hey do: and all the other doctrines of 
_ grace imply this doctrine. 


hteous also shall hold on his way, and he that 
th clean handsshall be strongerand stronger. (Job 
9.) For Iam persuaded, that neither death, nor 
, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor 
ngs present, nor things to come, nor height, nor 








Ss 
















50 BipteE CAtTECHISM. 





depth, nor any other creature, shall be able t 
rate us trom the love of God, which is in Chris 
our Lord, (Rom. 8: 38, 89.) Who are kept 
ower of God through faith unto salvation, re 
e revealed in the Jast time. 1 Peter 1; 4, 5. 
| 4. Do the Scriptures anywhere teach tote 
| final apostasy ? 
They do not. Alexander, Hyme' 
Philetus and Judas were hypoc 
who apostatized, not saints. 


Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, hi 
not prophesied in thy name? and in thy nan 
out devils? and in thy name done many wo) 
works? And then will I profess unto them, 
knew you: depart from me, ye that work in 
Matt. 7; 22, 23. 


LESSON XXXIII. 


PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS—Contir 


1. Do not christians sin? 
They sin daily, sometimes awfully. 
vid, Solomon and Peter, by thei: 
fell under God’s fatherly disple: 


2. If christians become stationary, backslid 
the comforts of religion, or sink into d 
dency, doés not the Holy Spirit preser 
sustain them and restore them to the, 
the Father’s smile? 


The Holy Spirit will uphold them. 


The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: 
delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he sh 
be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdet) 
withhishand. (Psa. 87: 23,24.) And Igive un 
eternal life; and they shall never perish, neith 
any man pluck them out of my hand, John’ 





I 
I 


i 








| BipLeE CATECHISM. 51 





Oveht nota professor of religion to fear that 
ljis hope is delusive if he does not persevere 
ih a christian hfe? 

No one has evidence of being a chris- 
tian unless he lives the life of a chris- 
tian. 

Dothe commands and exhortations to persevere 
in holiness, or the warnings in the Scriptures 
against apostasy, imply that christians may 

apostatize ? 

By no means. ‘They only prove the lia- 
bility of a christian to fall, and that 
he does fall. They are suppositions 
used to secure christians from apostasy. 

What effect should this doctrine produce upon 
genuine believers ? 

It should console the weak, arouse all to 
self-examination, and encourage them 
to work out their salvation with fear 
and trembling. Certainty of result 
does not supersede necessity of means, 
but lays a foundation for their use. 


LESSON XXXIV. 
DEATH. 


Is death the lot of all mankind? 

Except Enoch and Elijah, all have died 
to the present generation, and all who 
now live or hereafter may live will die, 


52 Pinte CatreEcHIsM. 


except such as are alive on eart 

Christ’s second appearing, who 

be changed as to their bodies, and 

into eternity without seeing de 

Heb. 112 5-27; Gorsmg 52,5 2: 
2. What is death? 

The extinction of animal life, the sep 
tion of soul and body. 

8. Had not mankind sinned, would they | 
died? 

If they had not sinned, they wo 
probably, like Enoch and Elijah, } 
been translated to heaven at the c 
of their probation. 

4. Who is the author of death? 

God. 


For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and t 
house appointed forall living. Job. 30:23; Deut. 2 


5. For what reason does God inflict deatl 
mankind? 

To display his justice, and because dé 
or some change is necessary to in 
duce us into the future world. 

6. What effect has death upon the human rac 

It puts a limit to all earthly things 
levels all human distinctions. 


| \ BisLE CATECHISM. 53 
JL 
mf = \ LESSON XXXV. 
i] 


- DEATH—Continued. 


dey 
.,ow will death affect the wicked ? 


) will end all their carnal enjoyments 
and hopes, and fix them in an endless 
| state of misery. Prov. 11: 7; Matt. 
25: 46. 

low will it affect the righteous? 

_will close their sufferings, remove natu- 
|ral and moral ates and admit them 








uD 










eard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write 
issed are the dead which dic inthe Lord from hence- 
th: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from 
bir labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. 
113; Isa 57:1. 


itjught not all mankind to be ever prepared for 
ideath ? 
hey ought. 


ore be ye ready: forin such an hour as ye think 
, the Sonofmancometh. Matt. 24:44; Eccles. 9:18 


that prepares for death? 
| new heart and an obedient life. 


aqou, Nay: but, peacont ye repent, yeshall all likewise 
fish. Luke 1 


: Od should ne subject of death be treated? 
Is it is aterrible event to all, in view 
of the judgment, it should be regard- 


ed with deep solemnity. 


= 


So 
—— 











ao 
— 


GieLe CaTreECcHISsM. 





LESSON XXXVI. 
THE FUTURE STATE. 


1. Are there strong evidences of a future sta 
There are. 1. The immateriality o 
soul. 2. Theseveral changes of : 
animated creatures before they r 
their most perfect condition. 3. 
soul’s capability of eternal progre 
knowledge, happiness and holi 
4. Man’s ardent desires and hope 
immortality. 5. Conscience an 
powers. 6. Unequal distributio 
justice in this state. 7. The ger 
belief of mankind in all ages. 
2. Is there not a convincing analogy betwee: 
state and a future state ? 

The fact that a man lives up to the 
of dying is proof that he will lin 
an after state, because there is no; 
reason to suppose that this is the 
of his being. 

3. In what state will mankind exist in the | 
come? 

In an active, conscious, happy or un 
py state, as they may be holy, o1 
holy at death, 


But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in th 
time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Li 
evil things: but now he is comforted, and the 
tormented, Luke 17; 22, 23, 25; 28: 43; 2 Cor, 5: 


BIBLE CATECHISM. 55 















Will we pass into the state of happiness or 
| misery immediately after death ? 

he soul will not sleep or lie dormant 
till the general resurrection, but will 
be active and sensible of joy or misery. 


heseshall go away into everlasting punishment: but 
e righteous into lifeeternal. Matt. 25: 46, 


LESSON XXXVII. 
THE FUTURE STATE—Continued. 


Vhat is meant by an intermediate state? 

Dne in which the soul exists, happy or 
miserable, between the death and res- 
urrection of the body. 

hat is the condition and prospect of those 
who are in the intermediate state ? 
nacondition of joy or misery accord- 
ing to character, looking forward to 
the general resurrection, the general 
judgment, and the eternal state of ret- 
ribution. 

ill human beings forgive, act. and have inter- 
course with one another in a future state ? 
Ne do not know how spirits perceive, 
act and associate, but we have no evi- 
dence that they do not perceive, act 
and associate together in another world. 





56 Biste Carecuism. 











4. Are the soul’s faculties enlarged and 
more susceptible of joy or misery in 
ture state? 


Undoubtedly they will improve j 


nitely, and be prepared for g 
joys and sorrows. 


5. Do the Scriptures give absolute assure 
a future state? 


They do. 


But is now made manifest by the appearing of ours 
Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, an 
brought life and immortality to light through i 

el, (2 Tim, 1:10.) For we know that if our: 

ouse of this tabernacle were dissolved, we: 
building of God, an house not made with hand 
nal in the heavens, 2Cor, 5;1; Eccles, 12: 4 
10; 28; 22: 32; 17: 3. 





LESSON XXXVIIL 
RESURRECTION. 


1, Will there be a resurrection of the body 
death? 

Nature indicates it, revelation posit 
asserts it. The doctrine is not 
trary to reason, although above it 
is therefore not incredible. 

2. What facts do the Scriptures present t 
roborate this doctrine? 

Enoch and Elijah were translated, 
soul and body, to heaven; Jz 
daughter, the widow’s son at } 


BisLe CATECHISM, 57 




















{| and Lazarus were raised ; Christ raised 
|| himself, and many dead bodies were 
literally raised at his crucifixion. 


lo the Old and New Testament both teach 
his doctrine? 


| They do. 


ough after my skin worms destroy this body, yet 
my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for my- 
f, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another: 
bugh my reins be consumed within me. (Job 19: 
/27.) Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in 
» which all that are in the grave shall hear his 
jee, and shall come forth; they that haye done good, 
ito the resurrection of life; and they that have done 
#1, unto the resurrection of damnation. John5: 28, 
| Acts 24: 15. 


}| hat is meant by the resurrection of the dead? 
aising from the dead to life of the 
bodies of mankind, incorruptible and 
reuniting them to their souls. 

ill the same body that is deposited in the 
earth be raised? 

1] that is essential to constitute the same 
body willbe raised. 1 Cor. 15: 35-44. 
jit possible to raise the dead? 

"\finite power can do it. It cannot be 
'|more difficult to raise the dead than it 
'iwas to create the body at first from 
the dust. 


ould it be thought a thing incredible with you, 
God should raise the dead’? Acts 26: 8, 





5S BisLeE CATECHISM. 








LESSON XXXIX. 


RESURRECTION—Continued. 


1. Will the raised bodies of Loth the rig 
and the wicked be united to the soul. 
which they were connected in this life: 

They will. 


Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall notall slé 
we shall all be changed, ina moment, in the: 
ling of an eye, at the last trump: for the t 
shall sound, and the dead shall be raised in 
tible, and we shall be changed, For this corr 
must put on incorruption, and this morta] m 
onimmortality. But every one in his order: 
the first fruits, afterwards they that are Christ’ 
coming. 1 Cor. 15: 51-53. 


2. When will the dead be raised ? 

At the end of the world, the time « 

general judgment. 1 Thess. 4:1 
3. By whom will the dead be raised? 

It will be effected instrumental] 
the archangel’s trumpet, sound 
Christ’s order, and attended wi 
his all‘quickening power. 


For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven 
shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with 
of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. 1 


4. What will be the character of the body r: 
The bodies of the wicked will be r 
immortal, but in dishonor and 
lasting contempt. The bodies o 
righteous will be spiritual, inco 
tible and glorious. 


BisLE CATECHISM, 59 














lall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned 
| unto his glorious body, according to the working 
ard he is able even to subdue all things unto 
self. (Phil. 3:21.) And many of them that sleep 
; jhe dust of the earth shall wake, some to everlast- 
life, and some toshame and everlasting contempe. 
.12:2.) Itis sown a natural body, it is raised a 
itual body. There is a natural body and there is 
litual body. 1 Cor. 15: 35-44. 


lall we know each other hereafter in the res- 
Wrrection body? 
2 | . ° fatigis) . . 
liprtainly we will. Spirits in the inter- 
‘mediate state know each other. . 


Mhold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias 
“ing with him. Matt. 17:3, 


st : 4 5 
he doctrine of the resurrection essential to 





,|this doctrine, especially with the res- 
rrection of Christ. 


hrist be preached that he rose from the dead, how 
ome among you that there is no resurrection of 
dead? But ifthere be no resurrection of the dead, 
“jv is Christ not risen: and if Christ be not risen, 
iit, is Our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain, 
r. 15;,12-14, 


LESSON XL. 
THE JUDGMENT, 


ll there be a future general judgment? 


ason and Revelation so teach. 


he hath appointed a day in the which he will judge 

orld in righteousness by that man whom he hath 
ined; whereof he hath given assurance unto all 
, in that he hath raised him from the dead, (Acts 
ae And as it Is appointed unts men once to die, 
after this the judgment. Heb. 9: 27, 





60 BisLe CATECHISM. 


2. What is meant by the genera] judgmer 


The general public trial of ange 
men, whether holy or unholy. 


8. Does not the probation of angels and mi 
a general judgment? 


So then every one of us shall give account of b 
God. (Rom. 14:12.) And the angels which | 
their first estate, but left their own habitation 
reserved in everlasting chains under darkn 
the judgment of the great day. Jude 6, 


A. When will the day of judgment be? . 
At the end of the world. 


When the Son of man shall come in his glory, all 
holy angels with him, then shall] hesit upon th 
of his glory: and before him shal] be gathere 
tions: and he shall separate them one from | 
as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goz 
he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but | 
on the left. Matt, 25: 31-33. 


5. Do the Scriptures teach how long t. 
ment day or time of judgment will ca 
A day, used in relation to this s 
means a period of time sufficic 

all the purposes of judgment. 


LESSON XLI. 


THE JUDGMENT—Continued. 


6. Where will be the place of judgment? 
Probably in the air ; certainly in th 
most suitable. 


Then we which are alive and remain shall be e 
together with them in the clouds, to meet th: 
the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord 
4:17. 


| Bis_e CATECHISM. 61 





Who will be the Judge? 
he Lord Jesus Christ. 


the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the 
oly angels with him, then shall he sit upon thethrone 
f his glory. Matt. 25; 31. 

What is the particular design of the general 
judgment? 


hat all mankind may perceive most 


clearly the equity of every sentence 
that is passed. 


By what rule will Jesus Christ judge men and 
angels? 


he heathen, by the light of nature; 
those who have had the Bible, by its 
teachings. 


/s Many as have sinned without law shall also perish 
{ ithout jaw; and as many as have sinned in the law 
nal] be judged by the law: in the day when God shall 
hdge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according 
sp May gospel. Rom, 2: 12-16, 


j@or what will men and angels be judged? 
or all their moral conduct. 


yemust all appear before the judgment seat of Christ "3 
lat every One may receive the things done in his 
ody, according to that he hath done, whetherit be 
po orbad. 2Cor. 5:10; Eccles. 12: 14; Rey. 20; 12, 13, 
What sentence will the Judge pronounce? 


shall the King say unto them on his right hand, 
bme, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom 
i repared for you from the foundation of the world. 
hi en shall he say also unto them on the left hand, 
part from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, pre- 
red for the deyil and his angels. And these shall 
away into everlasting punishment: but the right- 
‘(pus into lifeeternal. Matt. 25; 34, 41, 46, 


I 
i 














62 BiBLE CATECHISM. 








LESSON XLII. 
FUTURE HAPPINESS. 


1. Do the Scriptures teach there is a future 
of happiness for the righteous? 
They do. 

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me 
throne, even as J alsooyercame, and am set dow 
my Father in his throne. (Rev. 8: 21.) Tho 
shew me the pa of life: inthy presence is f 
of joy; ut thy hand are pleasures for evermore 
16:11, 

2. Wil] this state continue forever? 


It will be without end. 
And these shall goaway into everlasting punis} 
Ped righteous into life eternal Matt, 2. 46; 1 
3. Where will the ransomed spirits reside? 
In heaven, or the third heaven or hr 
of heavens. 


J knew aiman in Christ about fourteen years ago, (Vv 
in the body, I cannot tel) ; or whether out of th 
Jeannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one car 
to the third heaven. (2 Cor.12:2.) But will 
deed dwell on the earth? behold, tlie heay 
heaven ofhé¢avens cannot contain thee. 1 kin 


4. Is heaven a place or a state? 


It is a place. 


But ye are come unto Mount Sion, and unto th 
the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. (Hel 
But now we desire a better country, that is 
enly. Heb. 11:16; Luke 28: 43; 2 Cor. 5:1. 


6. Whatisthe condition oftheredeemed ink 
Perfectly devoted to God in so 
service, and perfectly happy. 















Binte Carecuism. 63 





Wherein consists the happiness of heaven? 
! . 
In loving, serving, worshipping, and 


glorifying God eternally, and enjoying 
communion with the Father, Son and 
Holy Ghost, always advancing in 
knowledge, holiness and happiness, 
under the eye of God. 


fore are they before the throne of God, and serve 
m day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth 
the throne shall dwell among them. Rey. 7: 15, 


|Vhat number will be thus happy? 


this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no 
an could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and 
ople, and tongues, stood before the throne, and be- 
re the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms 
their hands. Rey. 7: 9, 








Low should the death of the righteous affect us? 
t should excite us to live and die in the 
hope of glory. : 

to live is Christ, and to die is gain, (Phil. 1:21.) 


t me die the death of the righteous, and let my last 
id be like his. Num, 23: 10, 









h 





LESSON XLIII. 
FUTURE HAPPIN ESS—Continued. 


ow is the future punishment of the wicked 
represented in the Seriptures? 

terms the most terrific and affecting. 
It is called “death,” “worm that 
never dieth,” ‘‘bottomless pit,” ‘<dark- 
ness,’’ ‘‘ mist of darkness,’? «blackness 
of darkness forever,’’ “Jake of fire and 





64 BiepLE CATECHISM. 





brimstone,’’ ‘fire that never sha’ 
quenched,” ‘‘suffering the venge 
of eternal fire,’’ ‘‘furnace of 1 
‘<fire prepared for the devil ani 
angels.”’ 

10. Are not the Scriptures explicit gs to 

misery? 
They are. 

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all natio 
forget God. (Psalm 9: 17.) And shall come fort 
that bave done good, unto the resurrection of li 
ihey that have done evil, unto the resurrection ¢ 
nation, John 5:29; Mark 16:16; Proy.1:31; 11:% 
7:13; 25: 30. 

11. Will the future misery of the wicked bi 

nal? 
It is spoken of in connection with 
words as ‘‘eternal,’’ ‘‘ everlast 
“« forever,’’ ‘‘ forever and ever.”’ 
doctrine is true or the Bible is ur 
12, Are not the same terms descriptive of G: 
heaven? 
Theyare. If hell is not eternal, n 


is God or heaven. 





LESSON XLIV. 
FUTURE HAPPINESS—Continued. 


}. Are mankind the proper judges of the 
of future punishment? 
By no means, for mankind know x 
full demerit of sin. 


BisLE CATEcHISM. 65 















re not the doctrines of restoration and anni- 
ilation false? 
fihey are unscriptural and false. 


i@sides all this, between us and you there is a great 
if fixed: so that they which would pass from hence 

you Cannot; neither can they pass to us that would 

ne from thence. Luke 16: 22-26: Rey. 22: 11, 

ill there be different degrees of future pun- 

shment ? 


ture punishment will be proportioned 
according to the number, magnitude 
and aggravation of offences committed 
in this state of existence. 


ill render to every man according to his deeds, 
. 2:6; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20: 13. 


ill fature misery be bodily or mental? 
oth. 


the shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, 
'!ch is poured out without mixture into the cu 
jis indignation: and he shall be tormented with 
land brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, 
ene presence of the Lamb. Rey. 14:10. Matt. 





i a place or state? 
1 


he Scriptures represent, in strong terms, 
both heaven and hell to be places. 





LESSON XLV. 

| THE CHURCH. 

fi lat is a church? 

ody of believers, who have been im- 


amnersed by a regularly ordained min- 
ster of the gospel, who have embraced 

| 

| 

I 





66 Birnie CATECHISM. 





the essential doctrines of Christia) 

have covenanted to walk accordir 

the laws, instructions and doctt 

of Christ, and are living, as far as 

sible, in accordance with them. 
2. Are not churches local organizations ? 


They are. Such were the churche 
Rome, Corinth, Ephesus, Phili 
Colosse and Thessalonica. 


Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to then 
are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, 
all that in every place call upon the name of 
Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours. 1 Cor, 1:! 


8, What are the qualifications for such mem 
ship? : 
Repentance, faith and immersion. 


And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine A 
thou mayest. (Acts8, 37.) Then they that glad 
ceived his word were baptized: and the same day 
were added unto them about three thousand s 
Acts 2:41, 

4. Do all professors of religion possess ex} 
mental piety or vital godliness? 
Some are hypocritical professors. 


And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you 
part from ine, ye that work iniquity. Matt. 7: 23, 


3. For what is the institution of the church 
earth designed. ‘ 
The promotion of holiness and happit 
among mankind, and edification 
God’s people, by the maintenance; 
diffusion of the truths of religion, 

the support of gospel ordinances. 














=| 


BisLe CaTECHISM. 6 


LESSON XLVI. 
THE CHURCH—Continued. 


| What are the ordinances of the church? 

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. 

Have churches or bodies of believers, in every 
age since the advent of Christ, existed, hold- 
ing to salvation by grace and believers’ im- 
mersion ? 

Church history so teaches, although the 
traces are occasionally dim and scat- 
tered, yet conclusive as to the fact. 

Ts the church a voluntary society ? 

| It is. 


y first gave their own selves unto the Lord, and unte 
us by the willof God, 2 Cor. 8:9. 


Should all truly pious persons join the church ¢ 


| They should. 





‘Merefore come out from among them, and be ye sepa 







rate, said the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing, 

aid I will receive you. 2 Cor. 6:17. 

Is there any difference among the members of 
a church in point of privilege? 

re is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor 


ree, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all 
one in Christ Jesus. Gal, 3: 28. 


Ought the church to observe the ordinances 
of the Gospel ? 


Certainly. 


I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all 
things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them 
unto you, 1 Cor, 11: 2. 














68 BIBLE CATECHISM. 





7. Should God’s people assemble regular. 
worship Him? 

Sickness or calamity only can ex! 

them. 


And let us consider one another to provoke unto lov: 
to good works: not forsaking the assembling of 
selves together, as the manner of some is; but ex 
ing one another: and so much the more, as ye ser 
day approaching. Heb. 10: 24, 25; Acts 2: 42. 


LESSON XLVII. 
OFFICERS OF A CHURCH. 


1. Who are the proper officers of a church? 
A pastor and deacons, 


Paul and 'Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, tc 
the saints in Christ Jesus whieh are at Philippi, \ 
the bishops and deacons. Phil. 1:1; Eph. 4:11. 

2. What other names are applied to minister. 
the gospel? 


B'shop, pastor, minister, elder, teach 
steward and ambassador. 1 Timot 
3:4; Jer. 32.155 1 Com gra; Ex 
3: 173 1 Peter §2 93) Ephes. 4: 1 
2 Cor. § 3:20: 
2. Are not bishops and elders identical ? 
They are. 


And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the eld 
of the church. (Acts 20: 17.) And Paul said, Ts 
heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flo 
over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you oy 
seers (cCpiscopous, the word elsewhere transla 
bishops,) to feed the church of God, which he hi 
purchased with his own blood. Acts 20: 28;1 Tim 
1,1 Peter 5; 1; Titus 1: 6, 7 


. 













BrpteE Carecuism. 69 





“In what way, and by whom, is one called by 
God to the ministery—invested with the pas- 

M toral office? 

By prayer and imposition of hands by 

regular ministers of the gospel, which 

is ordination. 


pet not the gift that is in thee, which was-given thee 
y prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the 
esbytery. 1 Tim. 4; 14; Acts 13:3, 


What are the principal duties of a minister of 
| the gospel? 

Preaching the gospel, leading in religious 
services, administering the ordinances, 
visiting the sick, attending funerals, 
performing marriage ceremonies, giv- 
ing private instruction in religious 
things, especially to the young, and 
watching over all the spiritual con- 
jy cerns of the people. 


_|h the word; be instant in season, out of season; re- 
Nove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doc- 
ene. 2 Tim. 4:2, 

)ught not all who share in the labors of a min- 
ister to contribute to his maintenance while 
the dispenses the word and ordinances? 


ertainly, as a debt justly and honorably 
due. 


‘0 hath the Lord ordained, that they which preach 
gospel should live of the gospel. (1 Cor.9:7, 11, 14.) 
him that is taught in the word communicate unto 
ym that teacheth in all good things. Gal. 6: 6; Matt. 
jy) 92 10; 1 Tim. 5: 18. 


ught ministers to seek after high attainments? 


i DBipLeE CATECHISM. 


Paul says, Study to shew thyself approved unto Go 
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rig 
dividing the word of truth. 2 anys 2 es. 

8. How should they be esteemed? 

Against an elder receive not an accusation but before: 
or three witnesses. And we be-cech you, brethre: 
know them whieh labor mong you, and areover 
in the Lord, nud admonish you; and to esteem t 
very highly in Jove for their work’s sake, And] 
peace wmoung yourselves. 1 Thes. 5; 12, 18. 


LESSON XLVIUT. 
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM. 


1. What is Christian baptism ? 

It is a positive ordinance of Jesus Ch 
wherein a believer is immersed in 
name of the Father, and of the ¢ 
and of the Holy Ghost. 


Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing the 
the name of the Father, and of the Son, and © 
Holy Ghost. Matt. 28:19, 


2. By whom should baptism be administered 
By a minister of the gospel, who hin 
has been immersed on professior 
his faith and properly inducted 
the ministerial cffice. 


3, What is signified by baptism? 
It is the symbol of regeneration, the 
ward and visible sign ofan inward 
spiritual grace; a dedication to ¢ 


Binitre Carecuism. 71 





















the Father, the Son and the Holy 
Ghost. 


Iby works of righteousness which we have done, but 

pl2ceording to his merey he sayed us, by the washing 
f regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. 

itus 3:5; Acts 1:5; 1 Peter 1: 2. 

Did John’s baptism refer to a coming Saviour? 


Tt did. 


n said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism 
frepentance, saying unto the people, that they should 
elieve on him which should come after him, that is, 
on Christ Jesus. Acts 19: 4. 


Was John’s baptism of divine appointment ? 
It was. 

hat sent me to baptize with water. John 1: 33. 
Should faith precede baptism? 

It should. 


hat believeth and is baptized shall be saved; he that 
elieyeth not shall be damned. Mark 16; 16. 


Did Philip receive a profession of faith from 
the eunuch before he would baptize kim? 
He did. 


as they went on their way, they came unto a certain 
Vater: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what 
oth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If 
hou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. 
nd he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ 
§ the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to 
ftand still: and they went down both into the water, 
poth Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. 
ets 8: 36-38, 





the 
ol 


al 
it 


= 


le 





72 Binte Carecnuism. 





LESSON XLIX. 
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM—Continued. 


1. Do the Scriptures teach any other acti 
baptism than immersion? 

The chief scholars and theologiar 
the world since Christ’s advent, | 
that Jesus was immersed : that he: 
manded immersion, and that hi 
ciples practised it; and that there 
no variation from it till the third! 
tury. 

2. Is baptism a public declaration of our dex 
sin, and of a life of righteousness? 

It is. 


for if we have been planted together in the likeness 
death, we shall be also in the likeness of his 
rection: knowing this, that our old manis ert 
with him, that the body of sin might be dest) 
that henceforth we should not serve sin. For h: 
is dead is free from sin. Rom. 6: 5-7. 


8. Is it an emblem of our salvation? 


The like figure whereunto even baptism doth alsc 
save us, (not the putting away of the filth of the 
but the answer of a seed conscience toward | 
by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 3: 2 


4. To what does baptism with the Holy ( 
and with fire refer? 


To the abundance of the miraculou: 
fluences of the Holy Ghost. 


He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and wit’ 
(Matt. 8:11.) And there ba ae ho unto them ¢ 
tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of 
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost 
2:3) 4: 5 


BistE Carecuism. 733 
















ire the sufferings of Christ compared to a 
)aptismn ? 


said, But I have a baptisin to be baptized with; and 
w am [ Straitened till it be accomplished. Luke 
50. 


3 not baptism an evidence of love to Christ? 
is. 
Ove me, keep my commandments, (John 14: 15. 


are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I comman 
M. John 15:14, ~ 





LESSON L. 
THE LORD'S SUPPER. 





hen was this ordinance instituted? 


ve received ofthe Lord that which Ialso delivered 
you, That the Lord Jesus, the same nightin which 
yas betrayed, took bread: and when he had given 
nks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat; this is my 
y, which is broken for you: this do in remem- 
ceofme. After the same manner also he took 
up, when he had supped, saying, This is the cup 
1e new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft 

drink it, inremembranceofme, 1 Cor, 11; 23-25 - 


t. 26: 26, 
10 are entitled to partake of the Lord’s 
upper? 
ly those believers who have given evi- 
ence of a change of heart, have been 
aptized upon profession of their faith, 


ind are attached in good fellowship to 
1 gospel church. 





74 BiptE CATECHISM. 





| 
4. Ouzht we to recognize as Christians b 
who are not baptized? 


We ought. We may fellowship t' 
Christians, but not as church-me 
or entitled to the Lord’s Supper. 
18: 19, 20. 

5. Did the practice of the early Christia’ 
form to these views? 


They did. 


Then they that gladly reeeived his word were © 
and the same day there were added unto the 
three thousandsouls. And they continued st 
in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and 
ing of bread, and in prayers. Acts2: 41. 12. 

6. Is the ordinance a public testimony of 
lowship with Christ and union with 


ple? 
{t is. 

The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the 
union of the blood of Christ? The bread \ 
break, is it not the communion of the body 
Yor we being many are one bread, and one 
we are all partakers of that one bread, 1 Cor. 


7. With what affections should we obse 
festival ? 
Spiritual. 

Therefore ict us keep the feast, not with old leave 

) with the Jeayen of malice and wickedness: 

the unleavened bread of sincerity and trut 

5:8. 
8. How should the Lord’s Supper be elc 


With gratitude and praise. 


And when they had sung a hymn, they went on 
mount of Olives. Matt. 20; du. 





he 





Ss 


















ia 


Biste Carecuism. 79 





LESSON LI. 
CHURCH DISCIPLINE, 


r what are church members subject to dis- 
ipline ? 

r immoralities in practice and heresy 
in doctrine. 


V I have written unto you not to keep company, if 


man that is called a brother bea fornicator, or 
tous, or an idolater, ora railer, or a drunkard, or 
xtortioner; with such an one no not toeat. 1 Cor, 
Libis 3: 10, 

s Christ given any particular rule of pro- 
eding in church discipline? = 
has, in the eighteeath chapter of 
atthew. 

es this rule relate to all cases of discipline ? 
relates specially to private offences, 
ut the spirit of the rule may, with 
ropriety, be observed in all cases. 
mor, 5: 11; Ditus 3-10. 

at is the duty of church members towards 
ch other? 


nd, as occasion requires, reprove, 


bod. over one another for good, 


febuke and admonish. 

h, if any man be overtaken in a fault, ye which 

[piritufal restore such a one in the spivit’of meek- 

i considering thyself lest thou also be tempted, 
ppl 


at is meant by excommunication? 


| ting off from all rights and privileges. 


or 5 45 5; 1lime. vs zo; 


76 31BLE CATECHISM. 





LESSON LII. 
CHURCH DISCIPLINE—Continued, 


1. Do the apostles recognize the right of ch 
to exclude, in some cases? 


They do. 


lo deliver such a one unto Satan for the destru 

the flesh, that the spirit may: be saved in the 

the Lord Jesus. 1Cor, 5:5; 2 Thess, 3:6; Titus! 

2. Should we approve of any who teach 
doctrine? 


If there come any unto you, and bring not this di 
reccive him not into your house, neither bid h 
speed: for he that piddeth him God speed is p; 
of his evil deeds. 2 John 10, 11, 

8. Ought church discipline to aim at the g 
the offender as well as the good of the cl 
It ought. 


And ifany man obey not our word by this epistl 
that man, and have no company with him, { 
may be ashamed. Yet count him not as an 
but admonish him asa brother. 2 Thess. 8: 
MCor oi, 


4. To whom does the power of executing th 
of Christ in church government belong 


It belongs to the churchasa body. |] 
43: 11.3 -Matt vO; mom Acts, 6:2) 
5. Ought the majority to govern ? 
They ought. Unanimity, howev: 
very desirable. : 


6. How should members be received or disi 
in fellowship ? 


Only by unanimous vote. 


Biste Carecuism. Ul 





ay a majority excommunicate an offender? 
Sa is the practice of gospel churches. 


W ought the minority to act in reference to 
e decisions of the church ? 


hey should submit with love and meek- 
ness, and a disposition to acquiesce. 








bht the first day of the weck to be observed 
| the Lord’s day or the Christian Sabbath ? 


| ught, because Christ arose from the 
lead on that day, and because the 
Postles and primitive Christians ob- 
erved the first day of the week as the 
jabbath. 

tis Christ’s rule for human couduct? 


hq all things whatsoever ye would that men 
ig do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is 
w and the prophets, Matt, 7:12 


sinful to neglect any opportunity of doing 
? 


N¢ to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it 
him it is sin, James 4: 17, 


Id Christians carefully avoid being in debt? 
should. 


Q anything but to love one another: for he that 
nother hath fulfilled the law, Rom, 13: 8, 





78 BiBpLE CATECHISM. 








5. Ought Christians to guard against the im 
use of the tongue? 

If any man among you seem to be religious, and! 
not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, th 
religion is vain. James 1: 26. 

6. Ought Christians to advance in divine 


| 

| 

Beware lest ye also, being led away with the err 
wicked, fall from your own steadfastness. 1 
in grace, andin the knowledge ofour Lord an 
Jesus Christ. To whom be glory both now 
ever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:17, 18 


LESSON LIV. 
CHRISTIAN RELATIONS. 
1. Do the Scriptures give definite rules: 
marriage relation? 
They do. Matt. 19: 5, 6. 9; He 
4; Col. 318; Eph. 5: 25, 28; 
3:7; 1 Tim. 5: 8; and others 


2. Do the Scriptures teach the duties of 


and children? 

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to w} 
bring them up in the nurture and admonitil 
Lord. (Eph. 6:4.) Children, obey your pare 
things: for this is well pleasing unto the Le 
3: 20. 

3. Ought citizens to obey the civil author 

Let every soul be subject unto the higher pow 
there is no power but of God: the powers th 
ordained of God. Rom. 18:1, 2. 

4. Should we pray for men in high place 

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications 
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be mac 
men; for kings, and for all that are in autho 
we may !cad a quiet and peaceable life in all 
and honesty. 1 Tim. 2:1, 2. 


5. Should we be willing to pay taxes to 
the government? 
















iys C2Use pay ye tribute also: for they are God's min- 


Ss, attending continually upon this very thing, 
. 13: 6, 





LESSON LV. 
| PRAYER AND GENERAL DUTIES. 
hat is prayer? 


is a suppliant religious address, [ft 
mplies need, desire and expectation. 
uke 18: 13: 

lwhom should it be offered? 


God, the Father, the Son and the 
doly Ghost. Luke rr: 2;2Cor. 12: 
4; Acts HE 5): 

hose name should prayer be offered? 

he name of Christ. 


sh him we both have access by one 
lather. (Eph.2:18.) For the 
mediator between God and m 
Dim), 2275: 





one Spirit unto 
re 1s one God, and 
en, the man Christ 


\ what is prayer to be offered ? 


‘M such things as are lawful in them- 
‘Ives, and which tend to advance the 
Hory of God, the welfare of the church 
d the world, and the good of others. 
|whom is prayer to be offered ? 
}herefore, that, first of all, supplications, rayers, 
essions, giving of thanks, be made for ah men; 
ngs, and for all that are in authority; that wo 
Pad a quiet and peaceable life in al] godliness 
poesty. 1 Tim. 2:1, 2: Eph. 6: 18, 


he duty of wicked men to pray ? 









80 BipLeE CATECHISM. 


Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray G 
perhaps the thought of thine heart may be for 
thee. For I perceive that thou artin the gall of | 
ness, and in the bond of iniquity. Acts 8; 22, 25 


LESSON LVI. 
GENERAL DUTIES. 
1. Should we give of our means to spreac 
gospel? 
We certainly should. 
It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20: § 
2. Is any specific sum required of us? 


There is not. 


For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted as 
ing to that aman hath; and not according to tl 
hath not. 2 Cor. 8; 12, 


8. Whence come the means and dispositic 
give? 
From God. 


And God is ableto make al] grace abound toward 
that ye, always having sufficiency in all things 
abound to every good work. 2Cor. 9: 8. 


4, Should not all men give voluntarily? 
They should. 


Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, 
him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for Gt 
eth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9: 7. 


5, Are we blessed in giving cheerfully to the 
of God? | 
' We are. 


But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall rea 
sparingly ; and he which soweth bountifully sh¢ 
also bountifully. 2 Cor. 9:6. q 


6. What is the end of our being? 
To serve and glorify our Heavenly 


— <™% 





FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS 
ep 



















“supply the following popular Music Books, adapted for 
singing in Sunday Schools; 


AMARANTH, boardse yaaa sen es aot, 60 


AMARANTH, without notes,..... 1 80 
EMER ACD: boardsy..-< erate: «3st 3 60 
(GEM, (squaremotes,) >. styha dso ceats 3 60 


oe GOUMp boards)... st a siecle 400 
SO BURY S)PTRIO; boards .cca, «eo! 9 90 
3BATH SCHOOL BELL, Nos.1&2,.. 3 00 
BD NEWS; boardsycses cae ke a. ee 3 60 
BLCOME TIDINGS, boards,,...... “ 4 00 
5PEL HYMNS, paper, $3 60; Warede, 6 cane 4 20 
§eBATH SCHOOL BELL, Mos; 1 & 2 bound “ 6 00 


SONGS OF PRAISE, G. €. Connor, containing Se- 
| tions from Hymns of ‘ Sabbath School Bell,’’ ‘“Hap- 
y Voices,” etc., paper, $1 50; boards, . . per doz, 1 80 


} RICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN BOOK, ta 
company “‘ Hosanna,” containing Hymns only, doz. 2 40 


TLE RED UAGIMEN (yh igt as san ems areuiee tal cp + .  perdoz., 400 
WW LIFE, (round and shaped notes, ed.).. .“. . 3 60 
W LIFE, (words only,)........ eiisy feaiiel naps Xe Se 





Go 







































































Form 335—25M—7-35—B-M.Co, 


ga 
g 











MI) Wil Hf ii 


WMT I || il 


iH 
| | 


Mh 





